Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts
Public
Elementary Grades PK–8
Part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
5415 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 · (773) 535-1666
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Academic performance
Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
272Students enrolled
10:1Student–teacher ratio
96%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K36
Kindergarten27
Grade 140
Grade 221
Grade 325
Grade 428
Grade 523
Grade 620
Grade 727
Grade 825
Students
Black · 86%235
Hispanic · 12%33
White · 1%2
Two or more races · 1%2
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
293’20
301’21
238’22
265’23
272’24
Location
5415 S Union Ave Chicago
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.